![]() A group of high school players were also helping at the middle school session after they took part in their own high school camp in the morning session. Repetition was used to help each camper learn those skills and to improve on them each day of camp. Translating those ideas and skills is something that we try to emphasize.” ![]() “I would say ‘putting it all together’ can be difficult for players: taking the skills we work on in more organized drills and executing the skills in the more competitive, chaotic setting of live game play. ![]() “I wouldn’t say there is one specific skill that every single player struggles with - each player has her own strengths and weaknesses,” VanDyk said. VanDyk noted that there isn’t one particular skill that most players struggle with, rather they build upon their own skill set and the overall game. Grace Campbell practices serving during the morning session of Monday’s opening day of Imlay City varsity volleyball camp. In the afternoon, we give the girls the opportunity to apply those concepts in a competitive setting with wash drills, sideout drills, etc.” We spend the morning session of camp working on breaking down each skill and mastering our craft. For example, a majority of match outcomes are dictated by who wins the pass and serve game - two fundamental skills. “We strongly believe that great volleyball players and teams are built based on their mastery of fundamental skills. “We put a strong focus on building fundamental volleyball skills at all levels,” explained VanDyk. Varsity coach Rachel VanDyk, along with JV coach Sue Fredericksen, continue to build upon the success of the programs at all levels and intertwine the programs into the school year.Īs with most programs that look to entice new players to their sport, the focus is on fundamentals. As that date approaches, the Imlay City varsity volleyball program held its annual summer camp for high school and middle school girls Monday-Thursday. IMLAY CITY - Eight days and counting until the start of fall high school sports tryouts and practices. Balls were flying at the Imlay City volleyball camp opener Monday as the participants were challenged to not let the ball hit the floor.
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